2016 Acura RDX display

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
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Setting the Clock
Adjust the time in the clock display.
Models without navigation
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Adjust Clock.
3. Select the item to change (12/24 hour mode, hour,
or minute).
4. Make the necessary changes for each item.
5. Select Set to set the time.
6. Press SETUP to return to the main display.
Models with navigation
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Clock.
4. Select Clock Adjustment.
5. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value.
Press the interface dial to select minutes, and
rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial
to exit the screen.
6. Press the BACK button to exit out of the menus.
Customized Settings*
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, or Navi).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*vehicles  with navigation

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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices in the front console, and operate buttons and displays for
the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a  USB flash  drive  or other audio  device, such as an iPod®  or iPhone®.
1. Open the USB cover.
2. Install  the iPod  dock connector  or the  USB  flash 
drive into the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to AUX
mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod  and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Accessory Power Socket
Located in the front and center consoles. Open the
socket cover to use power when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models without navigation
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Models with navigation
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2. Select Sound.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
You can also adjust the sound using the ODMD touchscreen. Select More, select
Sound, and select the + or - icons to adjust settings. Select X to exit the screen.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH (+/-) button: Change presets, tracks, albums,
or folders.
FM/AM/XM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press (+) for the next song.
Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.
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Color Information Display
Display audio information. Use the buttons to operate the system. Models without navigation
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
options, and press to
enter a selection.
DISPLAY button:
Choose the audio,
wallpaper, or blank
display mode.
SETUP button:
Select various audio
mode options, sound
settings, and clock
adjustment.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display.
button: Change screen
brightness. Use the selector
knob to make adjustments.
Color information display
FM/AM button:
Select a band. Preset
buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a preset
button to store the
current station.
Press a preset button
to select a previously
stored station.
SKIP bar: Search the
selected band for a
station with a strong
signal.
A.SEL (Auto Select)
button: Press to scan
bands and store the
strongest stations in
each preset.
Press again to turn off
scan and restore your
original presets.
CATEGORY bar:
Display and select
an RDS category.
SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each strong station on
the selected band. Press
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press
and rotate to tune
radio frequency.
SETUP button: Choose
RDS options to display
station text if available.
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Models without navigation
SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or  www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S.  and  Canada,  except Hawaii,  Alaska,  and Puerto Rico.  
XM® is  a registered  trademark of Sirius XM Radio,  Inc.
Models without navigation
Compact Disc (CD)
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
XM button: Select
XM1 or XM2. Preset
buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a preset
button to store the
current channel.
Press a preset button
to select a previously
stored station.
SKIP bar: Go to the
previous or next channel.
SETUP button: Choose
Channel Mode or
Category Mode.
CATEGORY bar:
Display and select
an XM category.
SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each channel. Press
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press and
rotate to change channels.
SiriusXM display
CD
eject button CD slot
CD button: Play a CD.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button: Choose
various play modes,
such as repeat and
random.
CATEGORY bar:
Skip to the next
folder or the
beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN button:
Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each song.
Press again to turn off
scan.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press and
rotate to display folders.
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Models without navigation
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device
to the USB port (see page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod using several
methods.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob
to enter the iPod menu.
2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod is  a trademark  of Apple,  Inc.
Models without navigation
USB Flash Drive
Play and  operate a  USB flash  drive  through  the vehicle’s audio system.  Connect 
your  USB flash  drive  to the  USB port (see page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB drive using several
methods.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the USB menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat,
random, and shuffle. AUX button: Play a
connected iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press to
display the iPod search
menu, and rotate and
press to select items.
iPod display
CATEGORY bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder. SKIP bar: Change files,
or rewind or fast forward
within a file.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat
and random. AUX button: Play a
connected USB drive.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change files. Press to display
the folder list, and rotate
and press to select items. SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each file on the folder.
Press again to turn off
scan.
USB display

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Models without navigation
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 70).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Models without navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible iPhone through the vehicle’s audio
system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
•  Connect your phone to the USB port (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Bluetooth Audio display
CATEGORY bar: Go to
the next or previous
station.
SKIP bar: Go to the next
song.
SETUP button: Choose
various play modes, such
as repeat and random. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter the
Pandora menu. Select items
such as like, dislike, station
list, and bookmarks.
Pandora display

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Models with navigation
On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source. Models with navigation
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
*if equipped
Power/
volume knob
More: Change screen
and sound settings,
or display menu
options. Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or select
up to six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations or
HDD tracks.
Audio Source:
Change
the audio source. Select
Edit Order to arrange
audio icons to your
preference.ODMD controls Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
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MENU button:
Display menu items. AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button: Return
to the previous display.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display. SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
button: Adjust the
upper screen brightness.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select
and hold the desired
preset number. Select
a preset station once
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(from the Audio
screen): Select from
the station list or
presets in the upper
display.
Audio Source:
Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar:
Find a station with
a strong signal. TAG*: Tag songs
from HD Radio and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
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Models with navigation
SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or  www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Models with navigation
Compact Disc (CD) or
USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash  drive using  the USB port (see page 50).  The audio 
system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Available in  the U.S.  and  Canada,  except Hawaii,  Alaska,  and Puerto Rico.  
XM® is  a registered  trademark of Sirius XM Radio,  Inc.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or
SportsFlash—see your Navigation Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada).
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for MusicUse the interface dial to search for tracks on the CD or USB.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Select
from the category
list, channel list, and
presets in the upper
display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
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Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM Icon.
Category bar: Change
the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Play/pause TAG*: Tag songs and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
SiriusXM display
Audio Source:
Select the CD or
USB icon. CD slot
CD eject button
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
Folder: Change the
folder.
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CD display